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Ellen Mclaughlin Grade 3
Bridgewater
1900
Vivian E. Pickett
Grade 3
Bridgewater B. S., Ed.
1929
Mary F. Flaherty
Grade 2
Bridgewater
1931
Mabel Forrest
Grade 2 & 1 Posse-Nissen School
1932
Mary R. O'Brien
Grade 1
Bridgewater
1921
Martha A. Harhan
Special
Lowell Normal
1931
Devine School
Mrs. Florence Caples
Grade 8
N. B. Normal 1922
Elizabeth J. Riley
Grade 7
Bridgewater B. S. Ed.
1930
Martha E. Parshley Grade 7
Fitchburg Normal 1926
Emmaline McGerrigle Grade 6
Bridgewater Normal 1929
Margaret L. Donovan Grade 5
Prin.Bridgewater Normal
1924
Elizabeth P. Doyle
Grade 4
Bridgewater B. S., Ed. 1931
Margaret M. Sullivan Grade 3
Bridgewater B. S., Ed.
1932
Constance B. Dolan
Grade 2
St. Catherine's College
1930
Anne Tucker
Grade :
Bridgewater
1929
Claire M. Lucey
Grade 1-2-4
North Adams Normal
1931
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Ass't Prin.
Marjorie Fay
English
TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
Belcher School
Irene F. Goody
Grade 6 Bridgewater B. S., Ed. 1931
Mrs. Ethel Chatfield
Grade 5
Farmington Normal 1927
Bernice M. Francis
Grade 4 Hyannis Normal 1927
Dorothy M. Morrill Grade 3 Bridgewater Normal 1930
Mrs. Elizab'h G. LyonsGrade 2
Quincy Training 1920
Jane M. Lynch Grade 1
Bridgewater Normal 1929
McNeill School
Eileen M. Sheehan
Grade 3-4
Bridgewater B. S .- B. U.
Prin.
M. Ed.
1931
Mrs. Esther P. Grant Grade 2-1 Lowell Normal 1926
Tower Hill School
Mrs. Alice A. Belcher Grade 4-6 Quincy Training School 1923 Mrs. Marie H. Cormey Grade 1-3 Framingham and Emerson College 1925
Supervisors
Rose Hand Music A. S., N. M. and Harvard and B. U. Extension Courses
Mildred K. Sullivan
Sewing Boston School of Domestic
Science 1931
Lillian E. Elliot Drawing Mass. Sch. of Art, B. S., Ed. 1932
Mrs. Eileen Courtney Att. Officer
1931
School Nurse
Mrs. Jessica V. Mitchell All Grades
R. N.
Framingham Hosp.
1932
School Physician George V. Higgins, M. D.
RESIGNATIONS High School Mr. Warren Swett, Mr. Cyril D. Norton, Mr. George Gardiner, Miss Mary Sullivan, Miss Dorothy Powers
Junior High School Miss Teresa Carlin
Grade Schools Dorothy Carney; ; Nurse, Mrs. Ann Kiley, R. N.
Retirement Miss Fannie Campbell
Deceased Miss Katherine Riley
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NINETY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr. A. O. Christensen,
Superintendent of Schools, Randolph, Massachusetts :
In accordance with your request, I wish to submit my first report as principal of Stetson High School.
First of all, I should like to comment on the gen- eral spirit prevailing in the school. The attitude of the faculty has been fine; they have always been respon- sive to any suggestions made. I have been especially pleased with the student body, and I cannot recall a single instance where they have failed to give a whole- hearted and wholesome support to any undertaking.
Enrollment
Stetson High School opened its doors for the pres- ent school year on September 12, and as was expected, a crowded condition resulted. The balcony of Chapin Hall and the sewing room have been converted into homerooms and in addition we have had to use the balcony as a class room, a wholly undesirable condi- tion. Every classroom has its quota of study pupils in the rear of the room. This situation is not only a source of annoyance to pupils in the reciting classes and to teachers alike, but also prevents study pupils from getting full benefit from the period which should be devoted to study.
Teaching Force
There have been some changes in the faculty and the opening day saw Miss Marjory Fay, as head of the English department, teaching English, Miss Eleanor Kelley, English and History, Miss Eleanor Brewster, English and Latin, Mr. Alfred G. Whitney, Mathe- matics.
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An attempt has been made to departmentalize more thoroughly the work in the school, and a few changes have been made in the course of study. As a result, it has been possible to segregate the collge pre- paratory pupils in English, History and French. It is expected that such a move will be advantageous to all concerned.
The next step should be the adoption of a new program of studies which would more adequately meet the demands of present trends in secondary education. The program as it is now does not permit much choice in selection of studies, but I believe that the course of study could be enriched without introducing any so- called frills. Ordinarily such a plan would mean more teachers, but by increasing the number of daily periods from six to seven, our purpose would be accomplished and no new teachers would be necessary. This would mean one extra period each day for each teacher, and could be used for relieving over-crowded conditions, reducing the size of classes, and introducing more studies. All this could be done without harm or loss of time to pupils, because the present period, which is fifty minutes, could be reduced by seven minutes and still leave ample time for classwork. A seven period day is used effectively in many other schools, and I know it could be done here.
Afternoon Sessions
It is our custom to make it possible for pupils to gain as much help from teachers as necessary. To this end, each teacher spends one afternoon a week, giving assistance to any pupil needing it. The following is the schedule; the time is from 2.00 P. M. on.
Monday-Miss Gavin, Miss Connors, Miss Fay, Miss Brennan.
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Tuesday-Mrs. McCann, Miss Steffy, Miss Brew- ster,, Miss Kelley and Mr. Whitney.
Wednesday-Mr. Powderly, Miss Jane Good, Miss Mildred Sullivan and Mr. Riley.
Thursday-Mrs. Powderly, Miss Foley, Miss Anna Good.
This also affords parents an opportunity of meet- ing the teachers for consultation concerning the schol- astic work of their children. The faculty is always glad to welcome parents at the school at any time. Educators like to see a closer union between the school and the home. It is a self-evident fact that those chil- dren who are trained in the home, in the church, and in the schools to be good citizens are the greatest asset in any community. It is not sufficient, however, that each agency shall know the child from its own angle, regardless of any other, but all agencies should organ- ize, for by such organization results can be achieved which individuals or groups of individuals cannot bring to pass. I suggest that a Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation would be just the agency to meet such a con- tingency.
Musical Organizations
An orchestra has been formed with Miss Rose G. Hand in charge. This group meets every Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock for practice and while this organization is not as large as was hoped, it is expected to grow.
Through the interest and cooperation of Mr. Wil- lard Smith of this town, a band has been organized, a new departure for the school. From the start, enthu- siasm has been great, and at the present, the band numbers twenty-five musicians. The school is indebted
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to various clubs and societies of the town for their financial cooperation, without which it would have been impossible to proceed. The following is a list of the donors :
Belcher School
$75.00
Ladies' Library Association
25:00
Chamber of Commerce
10.00
Ladies' Auxiliary
5.00
Class of 1933
10.00
American Legion Auxiliary
5.00
Rising Star Lodge, I. O. O. F.
5.00
The sincere gratitude of the students is here ex- pressed for the splendid interest and cooperation shown by these organizations.
It is the policy of the school to purchase instru- ments not owned privately by students. To that end, the school has already purchased one bass drum, two bass horns, one baritone, four alto horns, one trombone, and one pair of cymbals. It is planned to buy others when more money is available. All credit for the suc- cess of the band should go to Mr. Smith, who so gen- erously has volunteered his time and energy to this organization.
I should like to express my thanks to Miss Hand, Mr. Smith and everyone who has helped to make our endeavors in the musical phase of schoolwork so suc- cessful.
Extra-Curricula Activities
A policy of bi-monthly assemblies has been insti- tuted, and has met with instant approval. Programs are given by pupils under the supervision of the faculty and have been both educational and entertaining.
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Athletics have claimed their share of participants in football, basketball, and in the spring, baseball. Naturally, the number of pupils taking part in sports is limited by the number required to make up a team. It will be our aim, during another season, to develop in- ter-mural games so that every boy and girl will have an opportunity to participate in some form of athletic activity.
Dramatics appeal to some, and much talent is un- covered in this manner. At present, the annual senior play is in preparation for presentation at a future date.
For those of literary bent, the student publication, the Oracle, presents a medium of expression which has unlimited possibilites.
It is hoped that during the coming months, in ad- dition to music, athletics, dramatics, and literature, we can organize such club work as will enable us to have every member of the school entered in some whole- some, recreational activity.
Library
The school is very fortunate in having a fine library available for use by the pupils and it is our aim to make it a vital unit in our school life. During the summer, considerable time was spent cataloging the books and getting the library ready for use in Septem- ber. This was accomplished with the valuable assis- tance of Misses Eleanor M. Kelley and Anna Good of the faculty. Approximately seventy volumes have been added during the present school year, and I sug- gest that as each year goes by, we should add worth- while books to those already on the shelves.
Open House
During the evening of December 14, the school building was thrown open to the public, that parents
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might visit the school and meet the teachers. All the teachers were in their rooms from 7.30 P. M. to 8.30 P. M. to meet teachers and parents. Judging from the numbers who responded to the invitation, it is believed that this innovation is of value and one that should be continued.
Game Plan
This was a new idea which was tried out in many schools in Norfolk county. It was a contest idea which involved three different exercises. The students parti- cipating were asked to describe their town as it exists today, to describe the town as they imagined it would be in 2032, and to draw plans of their ideal town. The students of Stetson High School who took part in this contest spent many hours of work in drawing their plans, and are to be congratulated for the good work they did.
The following are the prize winners :
Junior High division-Lillian Macauley, first; Ruth Brown, second; Rose Morrisey, Charles Devine School, third.
Senior High division-Marguerite Williams, first; Bernice Wilbur and Barbara Teed, second; Harold Flynn, third.
Additional prizes were also awarded to Walter Morse, Edwin Burchell, Arnold Little and Henry An- derson.
Conclusion
May I, at this time, thank the School Board, Super- intendent, Teachers and Pupils for their sincere co-op- eration during the few months I have been principal. It is with genuine pleasure that I submit this report.
Very truly yours,
HUBERT F. GILGAN, Principal.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
To the Citizens of the Town of Randolph :
During the 1932 school year approximately nine hundred (900) children were given physical examina- tion. A large percentage was found to be in good con- dition. Some cases of faulty posture were noted and advice was given.
The State Health Commission had a re-examina- tion of all children found to have any question of tuber- culosis. So far the children of the town have a very good health record with the State Health Commission- Board.
We are still having cases of Scarlet Fever among our children but no alarming epidemic has resulted. This condition is not confined to any special school building in our town and for that reason it is not easy to find the source of the infection.
The Randolph Board of Health is most interested in these problems and is always most willing and ready to offer suggestions and aid in tracing any contagious diseases. The School Nurse is continually and faith- fully watching our school children and reports every suspicious case immediately.
Summing up the health condition of the school children, I report to you that it is exceptionally good and I wish at this time to thank the Teachers, the School Committee, our Superintendent, our Board of Health and School Nurse for their most hearty co- operation during the past year.
GEORGE V. HIGGINS, M. D., School Physician.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL NURSE September 12 to December 31, 1932
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools,
Randolph, Massachusetts:
All pupils weighed and measured.
Pupils found 15 per cent underweight, 88 (less than previous years)
Pupils examined and x-rayed at Chadwick 28
School room visits 438
Number of home visits
101
Pupils taken to Braintree Hospital for x-ray and
Von Pirquet test 4
Sent home, Impetego 7
Sent home, Pediculosis 3
The physical examination of pupils has not yet been completed, due to absentees from colds and minor illnesses.
The Chadwick follow-up clinic was held at the Ladies' Library Association. This clinic is conducted by the State Board of Health. Twenty-eight pupils were re-examined and x-rayed. This is the yearly at- tention given by the State on the ten year program which began its second period last year.
Four tonsil and adenoid cases have been operated on. This was made possible by Miss Thomas, who is the South Shore representative of the S. P. C. C. All of the children from these families were taken to Quincy to a Christmas party given by this organiza- tion.
Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets of food were given by the pupils. This year has far surpassed the generosity of past years. Food and clothes have been needed as never before, and in going about to the
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homes, it has been found that there was need of wel- fare work among the children.
Realizing this, the Teachers' Club proposed a bridge party as the means of raising funds, that shoes might be provided for those who were unable to come to school because of lack of them. The sum of $110.00 was raised and is being used only after investigation of each family has been made.
Many generous donations of clothes have been given and immediately put to use.
The need of free milk in the schools has also been an important factor this winter, and to the organiza- tions who answered my appeal so generously, please accept the appreciation from those children who have benefited by the donations.
In my routine of school room visits, a great stress has been placed on the care of the teeth, and all pupils are enthusiastic over the project. A contest is now in progress to see which room will be 100 per cent clean first, and from then on to see which school will keep the lead. A broadcast of the winner is the goal to be attained. The enthusiasm with which the pupils are working proves conclusively that a dental clinic would be of special benefit to those who are handicappped, yet enthusiastic in the care of their teeth.
I take this opportunity to thank the Superinten- dent and teachers in their cooperation in the promotion of health work, the care given the prevention and the spreading of contagion and colds. The absence of these illnesses proves conclusively the care that has been taken. I also wish to thank the School Commit- tee for their consideration, the Board of Health for the reports of contagion among the children, the teach- ers, and Doctor Higgins for thir hearty support.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. JESSICA MITCHELL,
School Nurse.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
Mr. A. O. Christiansen :
Dear Sir:
It is my pleasure to state that the music through- out the schools manifests proficient and earnest efforts on the part of the teachers.
Many and vigorous attempts have been made to spur the diffident children on by means of individual work. Considering the limited amount of time given to music the general average has been excellent.
Very little, if any, money has been expended on music material this year. At the present time there is an urgent need of material in several of the schools.
Classes in instrumental music are active in the Prescott, Belcher and Devine Schools under the direc- tion of Mr. George Dunham. For the past few years this work done in the grade schools has proven its worth in as much as it has laid the foundation for band and orchestral work which later follows in the High School.
Last year we lost four valuable members from our High School Orchestra at graduation. However, others are trying to fill their places. I believe that boys and girls thus inclined should be granted the privilege of retaining their places in the orchestra, as their prac- tice in group playing ceases when they leave school. Why stunt their progress just when their interest in the work has been stimulated ? Such pupils would not only help themselves but would be of valuable as- sistance to others.
I take the opportunity to thank all who have co- operated with me in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
ROSE G. HAND, Supervisor of Music.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING
Mr. A. O. Christiansen,
Superintendent of Schools:
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my report as Art Supervisor for four months work in the Town of Randolph.
My aim in teaching Art in Grades I to VIII has been designed to offer a minimum of prescribed work and to encourage a maximum of self-directed effort. This association is traced in all my approaches to Art from figure study, design, representation and color. The aim is lost if one cannot give the student the asso- ciation or mental picture one is to study. When the student receives an association or mental picture, one's aim is accomplished. We have used local landmarks for illustration as our boys and girls know well their homes and association bring a keener interest in their local environment. The correlation of Art with other scholastic subjects such as History, Geography, Read- ing and English is carried out from the first grade to the eighth.
In the grades the teachers have a yearly outline and a set of holiday projects each holiday. An individ- ual monthly schedule is now being supplied to the teachers.
The Stetson High School has the choice of free- hand or mechanical drawing. These courses are elec- tive and have one forty-five minute period a week. The object of the freehand drawing is to give the student the ability to draw common objects correctly in general proportions and shape with the appearance of either two or three dimensions. Poster design or layout is cor- related with the school programs as the needs arise.
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Figure study, design, and creative expression balance the outline. The object in mechanical drawing is to give the student a working ability to draft concrete problems and to read mechanical terms. The drawings vary from three-view projection through to advanced machine drawing. This course gives the student a gen- eral working knowledge of the principles of mechan- ical drawing.
Several of the students of the Stetson High School, Stetson Junior High School, and the Charles Devine School entered the first Game Plan Exhibit of Norfolk County in which the students described their town as they see it today and described the town of their im- agination for the year 2032 and finally drafted their map for the town of their vision in the year 2032. At the final exhibition in Dedham, December 17, 1932, the work of the students received high compliments for their skill in execution and visualization.
At this time I extend my appreciation to the teachers of Randolph for their cooperation and kind- ness.
I thank you for your advice and counsel.
Respectfully submitted,
,
LILLIAN E. ELLIOTT.
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Report of the Trustees of Stetson Hall Fund
An oil burning equipment has been installed in Stet- son Hall, the expense being shared by the Town and the trustees. This improvement has been advocated for a number of years; the results have been very gratifying. Twenty-five windows in the hall have been thoroughly repaired, and no longer admit cold air in severe weather. The circular road in front of the building has been resur- faced at an expense of about five hundred dollars ($500), appropriated from the Stetson Hall Fund; this improve- ment sets off the beautiful lines of the hall, which is admitted to be one of the finest colonial structures of its kind in Massachusetts. Curtains have been placed over the windows in the auditorium. These curtains are of heavy dark red material and together with a large curtain of the same kind over the Amasa Stetson por- trait, greatly improve the acoustic qualities of Stetson Hall. The screen on which motion pictures are thrown can now be pushed to the rear of the stage and need no longer be rolled up when not in use. It will be necessary to paint Stetson Hall in the near future. The lawn on the north side of the building has been reseeded and in spite of shade on that side promises to add to the good appearance of the premises.
Randolph, Massachusetts January 12, 1933.
The undersigned of the Town of Randolph have this day examined Investment of Stetson School Funds, and find same to be as follows:
- - - - --
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8 shares of Webster & Atlas Bank
$800.00
9 shares of Lawrence Gas 225.00
10 shares of Randolph Co-Operative Bank
2,000.00
Deposit in Randolph Trust Company 8,254.31
Deposit in Randolph Savings Bank
755.75
$12,035.06
Also, Deposit of $1,170.58 to the credit of Turner Medal Fund.
GEORGE V. HIGGINS, Secretary.
Audited by Massachusetts State Auditors.
JOHN E. KELLEY, T. E. CHAPIN, Trustees of Stetson School Fund.
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THE TRUSTEES IN ACCOUNT WITH STETSON SCHOOL FUND
RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Balance Randolph Trust Checking Acct. Jan. 1, 1932
$161.82
John McNeil (partial payment, Oil Burner)
$798.00
Timothy Kelleher
391.50
*Withdrawals from Randolph Trust Savings Deposit
1,698.19
Edgar Cole
379.36
Hall Rent
1,122.00
Frank Diauto
264.00
Randolph Co-operative Interest
100.00
R. & H. P. & E. Co.
165.78
Webster & Atlas, Dividend
46.00
Atlas Portable Building
76.70
B. F. Hayden
65.30
Lawrence Gas Co., Dividend
32.40
Sale of Settees
6.00
E. Howard Clock Co.
45.00
Brockton Gas Light Co.
38.53
Deposited Randolph Savings
32.88
George Gildard
28.50
Leo Kangeseer
28.00
Warren Holman
28.00
Randolph Trust Co., Deposit 1,296.01
Hollis Williams
26.00
John Boyle
20.00
Alfred Ensemble
20.00
George Taylor
19.00
James Dowd
15.00
Charles Webber
14.95
Morgan Hardware Co.
14.92
Old Colony Piano Co.
14.50
Howard Rich
14.40
Wm. A. Currie
14.15
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Randolph Savings Bank, Interest
32.88
R. E. O'Brien
54.77
Randolph Trust Co., Checking Account, Int. .63
*Randolph Trust Co., Interest $402.18
$1,698.19
Withdrawal as above.
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L. G. Brown
14.00
Leon Clifford
10.00
John Healey
9.60
Alonzo Madan
9.60
Harold Robbins
9.60
C. B. Dolge
5.31
Mass. State Prison
5.11
Dr. Ames, 1931
5.00
F. E. Chap,in 1931
5.00
Geo. V. Higgins, 1931
5.00
John Kelley, 1932
5.00
Wm. O'Keefe, 1931
5.00
Comm. Public Safety
5.00
Thomas Scanlon
4.80
William Shepard
4.80
R. T. Co., Safe Box and Check Tax
3.80
Emil Frederickson
3.50
Kelleher & Clements
3.40
$2,692 76
Balance checking acount, Jan. 12, 1933
507.16
$3,199.92
$3,199.92
Randolph, Massachusetts, January 12, 1933. The undersigned have this day examined the accounts of the Secretary of the Steetson School Fund and find same to be correct as per the above statement.
ELMER L. BURCHELL, Auditor.
TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS.
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1933 Town Meeting Warrant
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Randolph, in said County, Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabi- tants of the Town of Randolph, qualified to vote in elec- tions therein, to meet at the polling places in their respc- tive precincts, to wit:
Polling Place in Precinct No. 1, STETSON HALL, IN SAID TOWN
Polling Place in Precinct No. 2
NORTH RANDOLPH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HALL IN SAID TOWN
ON MONDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF MARCH, 1933 at 5:45 o'clock in the forenoon
then and there to bring in to the Wardens of their respec- tive precincts their votes on the official ballot for a Town Clerk for one year, Town Treasurer for one year, Moder- ator for one year, three Selectmen and Overseers of the Public Welfare for one year, two members of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Stetson School Fund for three years, one Tax Collector for one year, one Assessor for three years, one Water Commis- sioner for three years, one member of the Board of Health for three years, one Tree Warden for one year, one Highway Surveyor for one year, two members of the
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